1. Erica Au THE HOST

2. OVERVIEW Summary Connections Communism Acceptance Conclusion

3. THE HOST: SUMMARY Parasitic alien species The Wanderer (Wanda) Melanie Stryder The “Rebels” The Seeker

4. THE HOST: SUMMARY Melanie’s memories Wanda vs. Melanie Wanda sympathizes Resistance

5. THE HOST: COMMUNISM Species invasion “Improving” Earth Trust Weaponry prohibited

6. THE HOST: COMMUNISM The Seekers Dictators One mindset Ignorance

7. THE HOST: WAR AND PREJUDICE Humans vs. Aliens Perspectives

8. THE HOST: WAR AND PREJUDICE Silver-inflicted eyes = Aliens Different = Humans

9. THE HOST: BODY IMAGE Conformity

10. THE HOST: BODY IMAGE Humans vs. Aliens Lack of individualism

11. CONCLUSION Communism Prejudice Body image Acceptance

12. QUESTIONS?

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